Old Skool Cafe

1429 Mendell St, San Francisco
(415) 822-8531

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Customers' Favorites

Bayview Shrimp Cocktail Louis
Mama T's Sweet Potato Tartlet
Abu´S Peanut Butter Stew
Braised Collard Greens
Jordan's Fried Chicken
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Lavender Cheesecake
Catfish Fingers
Taumoepeau Ota
Chicken Wings

Menu

Openers
Family Meal for 2
Entrees Jordan's fried chicken, daniel's gumbo, short ribs, shrimp & grits, roasted cauliflower with Brussel sprouts (vegetarian) sides collard greens, mac & cheese, brownie, lavender cheese pick 2 entrees and 2 sides. Click add to cart for meal selection. No substitutions are available.
Warrior Wings
Fried chicken wings tossed in our sweet chili sauce.
Bayview Shrimp Cocktail Louis
Served with lemon
Chef Blyden's Famous Clam Chowder
With bacon & scallion oil
Taumoepeau Ota
A Tongan specialty. Fresh fish marinated in citrus tossed with young vegetables, coconut cream and cilantro
Brussels Sprouts & Toasted Pecans
Sesame soy dressing
Catfish Fingers
Cornmeal dusted with a remoulade sauce

Headliners
Short Ribs (Gf)
Red wine braised with seasonal vegetables and whipped potatoes
Daniel's Gumbo
Pulled chicken, gulf prawns, andouille and cajun sausage, okra
Abu's Peanut Butter Stew Cup (Vegan, Gf)
A twist on Abu's grandmother's West African classic, ours is crafted coconut milk, sweet potato, seasonal vegetables over rice.
Jordan's Fried Chicken
Chef Jordan's signature dish. Half organic chicken with whipped garlic potatoes, braised greens
Shrimp 'N' Grits (Gf)
Blackened shrimp, red and green bell peppers, chorizo, served over a bed of our cheesy grits.

Supporting Acts - A Sweet Note to End On
Macaroni and Cheese
A youth favorite made with four cheeses
Brownie
Freshly made brownie bursting with chocolate served with our german chocolate sauce.
Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake
With a strawberries coulis
Roasted Cauliflower (Vegetarian)
Roasted cauliflower with dijon sauce, side of Brussel sprouts (vegetarian).
Whipped Garlic Potatoes
Fresh red potatoes mashed with garlic sautéed in butter and cream whipped in.
Braised Greens
Slow cooked local greens in potlicker
Seasonal Vegetables
A selection of fresh vegetables from the Farmers Market
Anson Mill's Georgia Cheese Grits
Guittard Chocolate Surprise
Chef's decadent chocolate dessert
Ms. Lisa's Stone Fruit & Summer Berry Crumble
Topped with vanilla bean ice cream
Mama T's Sweet Potato Tartlet
Classic pairing of sweet potato and warm spices served with whipped cream
French Press Coffee
Mighty Leaf Hot Tea
Collard Greens
Freshly chopped collard greens steamed with spices, peppers, and onions.

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Recent Reviews

My god. What a gem!

First, the ambience is wonderfully warm. Very much a speak easy vibe. And we went Friday night so there was live music — a really talented, young jazz band grooving away.

Second, the service. It’s second to none. It goes without saying that the mission here is just incredible. And we were blown away by the quality and speed of service. Felt like we were in a Michelin with how quickly a server would fill our water classes...
June 2025
Dining with purpose, excellent high-brow soul food menu reflecting the diversities of local communities in Bayview-Hunters Point.

Movie-set level, speakeasy interior. Velvet curtains, chandeliers and booth seating.

Great for parties and celebrating a nice occasion with friends or colleagues.
May 2025
Fabulous…our son took us here for our anniversary and we just loved everything. The food was to die for…amazing shrimp, fish stew, and Brussels sprout appetizers, fried chicken dinner and delicious peanut stew. To top it all off, the jazz music and drinks were terrific and our waiter and everyone was so kind and positive. Wow, you have to try this place. Thank you to all for a great and memorable night:)
May 2025

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Old Skool Cafe

1429 Mendell St, San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 822-8531